G League WiretapMay 2023 G League Wiretap

Jack White Selected First Overall In G League Draft

Oct 28, 2023 3:53 PM

The Texas Legends selected forward Jack White with the first overall pick of the 2023 G League Draft. White will now play for the Dallas Mavericks G League affiliate this season.

Players who aren't returning to the G League, or assigned Affiliate Player status, are eligible to be drafted. With the increase in Exhibit 10 contracts around the NBA, this season's draft didn't feature as many notable players.

In addition to White, other familiar players drafted included Manny Camper (Sioux Falls), Kok Yat (Iowa), Scottie Lewis (Windy City) and Nojel Eastern (Iowa)

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Rockets Convert Nate Williams To Two-Way Deal

Oct 23, 2023 5:33 PM

The Houston Rockets have converted guard/forward Nate Williams to a two-way contract.

Williams (6-5, 205) originally signed with the Rockets on Aug. 2, 2023.  He scored a total of 43 points in 51 minutes of play this preseason while shooting 63.3% from the floor.

After beginning last season in the G League, Williams signed with Portland on April 1 and made his NBA debut the following day.  

In related moves, the Rockets waived forward Darius Days and forward/center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.

 

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John Butler Jr., Wizards Agree To Two-Way Contract

Oct 23, 2023 9:33 AM

The Washington Wizards are signing center John Butler Jr. to a two-way contract. Butler spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way contract.

Butler saw action in 19 NBA games with the Blazers. He averaged 2.4 points in 11.6 minutes per game. In his one year at Florida State, the 7-foot center averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

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Pistons To Convert Stanley Umude To Two-Way Contract

Oct 23, 2023 8:29 AM

The Detroit Pistons will convert wing Stanley Umude to a two-way contract. Umude is currently signed to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Umude appeared in one NBA game with Detroit last season. In 43 games with the Motor City Cruise of the G League, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 15.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. In the 2023 NBA preseason, Umude averaged 9.3 points and shot 43.8% on three-pointers.

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Magic Convert Trevelin Queen To Two-Way Contract; Waive Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden, Brandon Williams

Oct 21, 2023 6:41 PM

The Orlando Magic converted Trevelin Queen to a two-way contract. Queen had been signed to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Queen has two years of NBA experience. He's previously played for the Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers.

Orlando also waived Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden and Brandon Williams. Those three players are expected to join the Osceola Magic of the G League for this season.

Orlando's roster now stands in regular season compliance with 15 players signed to standard contracts and three players on two-way contracts.

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Sixers Convert Javonte Smart To Two-Way Contract

Oct 21, 2023 6:27 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have converted Javonte Smart to a two-way contract. Smart had been signed to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Smart has one year of NBA experience. He spent time with both the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks during the 2021-22 season. Smart played for the Birmingham Squadron of the G League last season. He averaged 13.6 points and 3.2 assists per game with the Squadron.

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Bucks Convert Marques Bolden To Two-Way Contract

Oct 21, 2023 5:29 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks converted Marques Bolden to a two-way contract. Bolden was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier this offseason.

Bolden has played in two NBA season, both with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6-foot-10 center also has four seasons worth of G League experience.

The Bucks roster is now in regular season compliance with 15 players on standard contracts and three players signed to two-way contracts.

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Knicks Convert Charlie Brown Jr, Jacob Toppin To Two-Way Contracts; Waive Four Players

Oct 21, 2023 5:19 PM

The New York Knicks have converted Charlie Brown Jr. and Jacob Topping to two-way contracts. Both players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier this offseason.

Brown has spent three seasons in the NBA. He's previously played for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers. Toppin went undrafted out of Kentucky at the 2023 NBA Draft.

New York also waived Mamadi Diakite, Brandon Goodwin, Isaiah Roby (who was waived, and re-signed to an Exhibit 10 contract on Saturday) and Duane Washington Jr. All four players are expected to play for the Westchester Knicks of the G League this season.

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Mavericks Convert Greg Brown III, Dexter Dennis To Two-Way Contracts

Oct 21, 2023 5:03 PM

The Dallas Mavericks have converted Greg Brown III and Dexter Dennis to two-way contract. Both Brown and Dennis were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the preseason.

Brown spent two years with the Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 64 appearances with the Blazers.

Dennis went undrafted out of Texas A&M at the 2023 NBA Draft. As a senior with the Aggies, Dennis averaged 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.

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Heat Sign Dru Smith To Two-Year Deal; Convert Cole Swider To Two-Way

Oct 21, 2023 3:13 PM

The Miami Heat have completed a series of roster moves. Dru Smith was signed from his two-way contract to a two-year standard contract. Cole Swider was converted from his Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. Miami completed their roster moves by waiving Justin Champagnie and Cheick Diallo.

Smith spent part of last season on a two-way deal with the Heat. He also played with the Brooklyn Nets for past of last season.

Swider played for the Los Angeles Lakers last season on a two-way deal.

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Wolves Convert Daishen Nix To Two-Way Contract

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Justin Minaya, Blazers Agree To Two-Way Deal

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Warriors Sign Javonte Green, Yuri Collins; Waive Donovan Williams, Javan Johnson, Kendric Davis

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Mavericks Waive Mike Miles Jr, Jordan Walker, Joe Wieskamp

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Jay Scrubb Suffers Torn Right ACL

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